School: Coolanarney
- Location:
- Coolanarney, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: D. Mac Gairbhíth
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0809, Page 254
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1. If you saw the swallows flying high it is the sign of fine weather.2. If you saw the cat with her back to the fire it is the sign of wet weather.3. If you see a dog eating grass the weather is going to be bad.4.When the Philibeens come in from the sea it is the sign of hardship.5. When the seagulls come in from the sea it is the Sign of a Storm.6. When the sky is of a blue colour it is the sign of thunder.7. When the sky appears red in the morning it is a sign of a fine day.8. When there is a rainbow in the(continues on next page)
